Muscovy keepers share your pics!

[Scovy Momma]

SQUEEE!
I love all the scovy faces!!

 

[poult]

These are so beautiful!!! And so big!

Thank you!!! Is 7-8 lbs big i think that's average? I think they just look big because the Cayuga's are still growing.

 

[Tatiana110]

We had our first Muscovy drakelet processed this morning. He was 3.5 months old and dressed 7.5 lbs. The rest look smaller. Very lean, even leaner than our 4-5 months old cockerels. I am looking forward to the dinner tonight, now resting after all that plucking job and all.

I was pleasantly surprised with how big he was, as they barely touch the feed (only eat that in the evening). They are on pasture, so I guess they have lots of nice food there, lots of bugs and flies, and grass.

He was a mean duck, plucking feathers from the others, so it was a good time to deal with it. The rest of the flock is now so calm and peaceful, what a nice change!

 

[hookem horns]

We had our first Muscovy drakelet processed this morning. He was 3.5 months old and dressed 7.5 lbs. The rest look smaller. Very lean, even leaner than our 4-5 months old cockerels. I am looking forward to the dinner tonight, now resting after all that plucking job and all.

He was a mean duck, plucking feathers from the others, so it was a good time to deal with it. The rest of the flock is now so calm and peaceful, what a nice change!

That's awesome!! I absolutely love muscovy!! Especially when they are braised in red wine or a dark beer!!

 

[cajunfowl0]

We had our first Muscovy drakelet processed this morning. He was 3.5 months old and dressed 7.5 lbs. The rest look smaller. Very lean, even leaner than our 4-5 months old cockerels. I am looking forward to the dinner tonight, now resting after all that plucking job and all.

I was pleasantly surprised with how big he was, as they barely touch the feed (only eat that in the evening). They are on pasture, so I guess they have lots of nice food there, lots of bugs and flies, and grass.

He was a mean duck, plucking feathers from the others, so it was a good time to deal with it. The rest of the flock is now so calm and peaceful, what a nice change!

Very nice! I plan on putting two drakes in a gumbo this fall!

 

[Pent]

Might not want to eat it same day as slaughter; if you give it a day or so it's becomes more tender.

 

[Tatiana110]

Might not want to eat it same day as slaughter; if you give it a day or so it's becomes more tender.

Is it because of rigor mortis?
How long does it take to go back to "flaccid" state?

 

[1FlewOver]

Is it because of rigor mortis?
How long does it take to go back to "[COLOR=252525]flaccid" state?[/COLOR]

That depends: did you feed it any blue pills......(I am SO gettin banned.....and I just got here!)

 

[hookem horns]

 

[Tatiana110]

The babies are so adorable, and the Mommy is so beautiful!